Network Security Consultant (Endpoint/Firewall, Cybersecurity)

NCS Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled professional to manage firewall infrastructure and enhance security protocols. Responsibilities include implementing solutions, conducting vulnerability assessments, and collaborating with teams on security measures. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a degree in a related field. This position is restricted to Singapore Citizens due to project sensitivity.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in firewall management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage AlgoSec firewall management solution.
• Design, deploy, and support firewall infrastructures.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Configure firewalls and manage security policies.

Skills

Palo Alto Networks firewalls

Check Point Firewall

Fortinet

Network Detection and Response

Cloud Computing

TCP/IP networking

Security analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity

Tools

AlgoSec

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

In this role, you'll play a crucial part in responsible for ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the organization's firewall infrastructure, leveraging tools like AlgoSec for policy management and integrating them with automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.

What will you do?

• Implement and manage AlgoSec firewall management solution to streamline policy management and enhance overall security posture
• Design, deploy, and support Check Point, Fortinet, Palo Alto and Sophos firewall infrastructures in large enterprise environments
• Develop and enforce security standards for network and perimeter security platforms
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on systems and networks
• Troubleshoot complex security issues and analyze security anomalies
• Configure firewalls, switches, and other network security devices
• Manage firewall policies, rules, and objects to ensure optimal performance and security
• Perform firewall upgrades, migrations, and implement high availability configurations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement appropriate network monitoring and security measures
• Utilize automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform to configure and manage network security equipment

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama, Checkpoint Firewall, Fortinet, Network Detection and Response, Cloud Computing
• Sound fundamental knowledge on IP networking (e.g. TCP/IP, routing, etc.) and Firewalls (e.g. Checkpoint, Fortigate)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Due to government project sensitivity, we will only consider Singapore Citizen

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.